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Labor Day weekend approaches. Here's how to save $1 per gallon at certain California gas stations.
There's no doubt that gas prices are high everywhere.Now, with the Labor Day holiday weekend nearly upon us, CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team have uncovered a way to score a buck off a gallon of gas. Think about it. If you have a 16-gallon tank, that's $16 saved. And, you can get this deal for three fill-ups, so that's at least $48 in savings.Right now, the prices at the gas pump are dizzying for all of us. A gallon of gas is going for either $4 or $5 a gallon."They are ridiculous," said Paul, of Sacramento. "They...
Labor Day weekend is a few days away. Here's some tips before hitting the road in California
Many Californian motorists are expected to hit the road early for Labor Day weekend. Here are some things to keep in mind if you're one of them. When is Labor Day 2024? ...
California Funds Project to Protect “Legacy Cannabis Culture and Genetics”
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A group of academic researchers, scientists, and community-based organizations today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind, multidisciplinary, community-based participatory research (CBPR) study for cannabis agriculture. Funded by a $2.7 million grant from the California Department of Cannabis Control, the project incorporates public education and CBPR to implement the standard methods and systems used across agriculture … Continue reading The post California Funds Project to Protect “Legacy Cannabis Culture and Genetics” appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk
AP — Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left unaware of danger posed by dams built upstream from their homes and worksites, according to an Associated Press review of federal records and data. The problem stems from a complex set of flood […]
Tomatoes in space: UC Riverside scientists making big strides in mission to grow food for astronauts
Space is the final frontier for agriculture."It's expensive to send food up to astronauts, so ideally, we want them to grow some of their own food," said Dr. Robert Jinkerson, an associate professor of chemical and environmental engineering at the Bourns College of Engineering at UC Riverside.As NASA plans missions to the moon and Mars, scientists like Jinkerson are researching how to grow plants and fungal-based food using artificial photosynthesis."Our work is focused on how do we actually grow plants without light and try to reduce and minimize the amount of light," he said.Instead of sunlight, Jinkerson has managed to...
Protestors call for change at Indio’s Detention Center; why they believe a portion of the facility should be used for the unhoused
Protesters stood outside the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio this morning demanding better use for the building. During the ‘Open the Doors Now’ rally, protesters marched with signs asking Riverside County to repurpose the building to support the local homeless population. According to the protesters, the detention center is only half full and could The post Protestors call for change at Indio’s Detention Center; why they believe a portion of the facility should be used for the unhoused appeared first on KESQ.
California deploys first C-130 Hercules made to fight wildfires
A massive C-130 Hercules aircraft was recently added to CAL FIRE's firefighting fleet and it's already being used.Meet the C-130H airtanker. The first of seven of these aircraft goes into service today at McClellan Airtanker Base in Sacramento. Previously part of the United States Coast Guard fleet, these aircraft are being transformed to enhance our already powerful aerial response to… pic.twitter.com/iAlyHsGbBG— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) August 26, 2024 California is the first state in the country to own, operate, and deploy a C-130H to fight wildfires, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom's office.The C-130H began flying its first missions on Monday. It's the...
Sacramento can fix a broken system for the Valley’s tribes. Here’s how.
Twenty-four years ago, California voters approved Proposition 1A, granting federally recognized Native American tribes the exclusive right to operate specific gaming operations, including slot machines and banked card games. This was more than a business opportunity—it marked a turning point for California Tribes, creating economic lifelines, job prospects, and funds for essential services like healthcare and education.
Why One Of California’s Major Newspapers Came Out Against Tribes’ Cardroom Bill
The Los Angeles Daily News, the second-largest newspaper in Los Angeles and the flagship outlet of the Southern California News Group, came out against a bill that would allow California’s gaming tribes to sue cardrooms. And the paper’s editorial board didn’t hold back in its Aug. 20 editorial, saying...
These local restaurants selected for $5,000 resilience grants
From pupusas to plant-based, nearly two dozen Central Valley restaurants are getting a $5,000 helping hand. Born out of the The post These local restaurants selected for $5,000 resilience grants appeared first on The Business Journal.
SoCal’s newest island girl is a very large great white shark; video
Somewhere off Southern California, presumably, is a massive great white shark with ties to L.A. but with an island-themed name. Meet Catalina. She measures perhaps 18 feet and loves to snack on blubbery seals and sea lions. The top-line predator, featured in the accompanying footage, was photographed Aug. 11 by Keith Poe, who tags sharks for the Marine Conservation Science Institute. Poe “chummed up” the shark midway between Palos Verdes and Santa Catalina Island a day after a 51-foot fin whale washed ashore and died on Torrance Beach. Poe had intended to follow L.A. County lifeguards deep into and perhaps beyond the San Pedro...
Homelessness experts weigh in on Newsom’s executive order on encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order allowing state and local officials to dismantle homeless encampments has drawn mixed reactions from homelessness experts within California as state officials continue to try and find a permanent solution for the ongoing crisis. The executive order was issued in response to a Supreme Court decision in late June that […]
72 more buildings added to list of destroyed by Park Fire | Esperanza Village homeless shelter will open this winter | The origin story behind La Flor de Michoacán
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, August 26. 72 more buildings added to list of those destroyed by the Park Fire — Sarah Bohannon, NSPR. Esperanza Village homeless shelter set to open in Oroville by winter — Erik Adams, NSPR. La Flor...
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